What’s Included with Your Adoption
Every animal available for adoption through RSPCA ACT:
• Is desexed and microchipped (where appropriate)
• Has been examined by a veterinarian
• Receives behaviour and temperament observations Has received exercise, human interaction and affection
• Is given parasite prevention (flea, tick and worming treatments)
• Is cared for by our dedicated team of staff and volunteers
Finding the Right Pet for You
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Step 1: Do Your Research
- Consider your lifestyle, household, and home environment (e.g. activity level, time at home, garden size).
- Research the type, breed and needs of the type of animal you’re interested in.
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Step 2: Browse Online
- Visit our Adoption page to see animals currently available.
- Please note: animals listed online may be adopted quickly. We’re unable to place animals on hold.
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SStep 3: Visit the Shelter
- No appointment needed, just come in and meet the animals during shelter opening hours (10am-3pm Mon-Sat).
- When you arrive, speak with one of our team members. They’ll inform you about the animals you’re interested in and recommend a great match for you.
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Step 4: Meet Your Match
- Spend time interacting with the animal to see if they’re the right fit.
- We recommend the whole household meets your potential new pet, especially for dog adoptions.
- If you already have a dog at home, we’ll help arrange a meet and greet with the dog you’re considering adopting. Like people, not all dogs get along!
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Step 5: Home Suitability
- If you're renting, you may be asked to provide written approval from your landlord.
- For some adoptions, especially dogs, puppies, exotics and small animals we may request photos of your yard, fencing, enclosures or aviaries to ensure a safe and secure home.
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Step 6: Final Steps
- If it’s a good match, we’ll talk you through how to introduce your new pet to your home, diet, feeding, and ongoing care.
- Complete the adoption paperwork, process payment. We will provide your pet’s important details.
- It’s time to go home with your new family member.
How Long Does It Take?
- Cats and small animals: Allow at least 30 minutes to meet and chat with our staff.
- Dogs and puppies: Allow at least 1 hour, or longer if a dog-to-dog meet and greet is needed.
Please note: we don’t conduct meet and greets between cats and dogs or between two cats. Introducing animals from different species, or even the same species, takes time and patience at home, and we’re happy to provide guidance on how to do this safely.
Animal Adoption Prices | |
Kittens | from $350 |
Cats | from $195 |
Puppies | from $550 |
Dogs | from $395 |
Ferrets | from $125 |
Rabbits | from $80 |
Guinea Pigs (Cavies) | from $30 |
Mice | from $10 |
Rats | from $20 |
Birds | POA |
These fees help cover the cost of preparing each animal for adoption. Without the support of our community, rehoming these incredible animals wouldn’t be possible.
Want to help even more animals in need?
Donate today and be part of something life changing.
$150
Could provide an incoming vet examination and vaccination for an animal arriving at our care.
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